Error Handling with Acknowledgement and Retransmission

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Which connector was standardized in TIA-568-A but faced resistance initially due to its cost?

LC

ST

RJ-45

Fiber SC (correct)

What was the main reason why SC connectors were not popular initially?

More prone to damage

Inferior data transfer speed

Higher price compared to ST (correct)

Difficult installation process

Why was SC (square connector) not widely used at first according to the text?

It was prone to signal loss

It was less durable than ST

It was twice as expensive as ST (correct)

It had compatibility issues with other connectors

Which of the following was a disadvantage of the SC connector when it was first introduced?

Higher cost than ST Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of implementing an acknowledgement and retransmission scheme?

To ensure reliable data transmission by detecting and correcting errors Signup and view all the answers

What factor hindered the widespread adoption of SC connectors initially?

Higher price relative to ST connectors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key benefit of implementing flow control in a communication system?

Preventing the receiver from being overwhelmed by data it cannot handle Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between an acknowledgement and retransmission scheme and flow control?

Acknowledgement and retransmission schemes are used for error detection and correction, while flow control is used for bandwidth management Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the OSI (Open Systems Interconnection) model is responsible for implementing flow control?

Transport layer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common technique used for implementing flow control in a communication system?

Error correction coding Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Transport Layer?

Provide reliable data delivery Signup and view all the answers

Which protocol is associated with the Transport Layer in TCP/IP?

TCP Signup and view all the answers

In addition to segmenting data into packets, what else can the Transport Layer provide?

Error detection and correction Signup and view all the answers

Which layer is responsible for routing packets in a network?

Network Layer Signup and view all the answers

What happens to information at the Transport Layer?

It receives data from upper layers and segments it Signup and view all the answers

What does the text describe?

The process of establishing communication between applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the text?

Defining the steps to start, control, and end conversations between applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the content described in the text?

To define a process for enabling communication between different applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the key aspect of the content described in the text?

The steps to start, control, and end conversations between applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the text?

Explaining the process of establishing communication between applications Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Data Link Layer?

To package raw bits from the Physical layer into frames Signup and view all the answers

What type of data does the Data Link Layer receive from the Physical layer?

Raw bits Signup and view all the answers

Which layer is responsible for routing data packets across networks?

Network layer Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for the structured packets created by the Data Link Layer?

Frames Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship between the Physical and Data Link layers?

The Physical layer transmits raw bits, which the Data Link layer packages into frames Signup and view all the answers